University of Sydney
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18
Prepares experienced nurses to lead in clinical innovation, education and health system transformation through a blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Course overview
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice provides the specialist expertise, leadership skills and confidence to work across a variety of clinical environments that often demand rapid and challenging decision in order to deliver high quality care.
This program is ideal for registered nurses working in a variety of general clinical areas who are looking to advance to clinical leadership roles, pursue a career in management or research, or build professional practice capabilities.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, students must complete 60 credit points comprising:
- 36 credit points of core units of study
- 12 credit points of elective units of study
- 12 credit point capstone core unit of study
Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth six credit points.
Students must undertake the following units for 36 credit points:
- Assessment and Clinical Judgement
- Foundations of Clinical Practice
- Expanding Nursing Practice
- Evidence and Knowledge Translation
- Exploring Nursing Practice
- Preventing Adverse Clinical Outcomes
Entry requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Advanced Practice Nursing will hold:
- A pre-registration nursing degree with a credit average from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; OR
- An embedded graduate certificate or diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; AND
- Be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas.
English language requirements
You can meet the English language requirements if you complete one of the following English language tests within two years of the course commencement date:
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall, including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing.
- Pearson's Test of English: A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 72 in each band.
Contact the university or visit their website for more details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to clinical nursing.
Clinical nurses work in a variety of settings in the acute sector and the community and manage patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.
You may also be involved in education, administration or research.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information is not available.
The total indicative amount is calculated based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points or eight units.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
